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miscarried-causes
For many women, the instant exultation that a positive pregnancy test evokes is slowly replaced with a nagging fear: What if something goes wrong? What if I lose the baby? While a certain ... READ MORE
tea-safe-for-pregnancy
The ritual of making and drinking tea has been practiced for thousands of years, and for good reason. Tea contains polyphenols to protect your heart, antioxidants that may lower your risk of ... READ MORE
folate in foods
As a mom-to-be, you want to protect your baby from harm at all costs. Cut out alcohol? No problem. Stay away from raw fish? You bet. But safeguarding your baby isn’t all about what you ... READ MORE
bleeding-warning-signs-pregnancy
Early in her pregnancy, Deborah Johnson (not her real name) started having on-and-off light bleeding. “At first I was really freaked out,” she recalls. “My immediate reaction was, ‘Oh, this ... READ MORE
20-reasons-pregnancy-awesome
At some point in your life you’ve probably been reminded to “enjoy the journey.” That’s sage advice for most of life’s adventures, but it’s particularly true for the 40 miraculous weeks ... READ MORE
fruit-smoothie-recipes
Whip up a cool, refreshing drink packed with pregnancy nutrients. READ MORE
ask the labor nurse
The most commonly asked questions I receive from readers are these three:1.  I had some spotting after sex and I’m still in my first trimester.  Am I having a miscarriage?2.  My doctor says I ... READ MORE
sex-tips
One minute, the sight of your partner makes you want to put him out with the weekly garbage; the next, you might want to play a couple of rounds of naked Twister. Par for the course during ... READ MORE
It’s one of life’s ironies: Getting off the couch for a little exercise can actually make you feel more relaxed. Plus, exercise can help reverse the sag in your energy level that can happen ... READ MORE